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Expedition Stories

Explore with National Geographic Experts: Photographing Arctic Svalbard with Nick Cobbing

In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how National Geographic Photography Expert Nick Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard.

8 Stunning UNESCO Sites to Explore in the Mediterranean

Discover an array of soul-stirring, historic sites that you can explore in the Mediterranean when you sail aboard the National Geographic Orion.

What to Expect: Days at Sea

In this episode of What to Expect, learn how the experiences and amenities on board your ship will make days at sea just as enriching as your time on land.

Daily expedition reports

Daily Expedition Reports

10/17/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Moso Island, Vanuatu

Our final day in Vanuatu was a sunny and salty affair. We entered the channel between islets of Moso Island early in the morning and enjoyed lovely views of the forested shores during breakfast in the outdoor café. Once finished, we loaded into the Zodiacs with our mask and fins and joined the natural history staff in the water for a tropical snorkel, while those so inclined donned their scuba gear to take a deeper look. Back onboard we were treated to lectures by Undersea Specialist James and National Geographic expert Kennedy. We sailed all afternoon to the south, heading for our next exciting destination, New Caledonia.

Daily Expedition Reports

10/16/2024

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National Geographic Venture

Alert Bay/ ‘Yalis, British Columbia/ ‘Namgis Homeland

Our final sail of the year into the homeland of the ‘Namgis brought us to “Alert Bay,” or ‘Yalis if you’re into traditional placenames and not those coined by a surveyor’s ship in the late 1800’s. Pockets of rain and bright sunshine danced over us and the U’mista Cultural Center. There we viewed the once-forbidden Kwakwaka’wakw potlatching regalia “ransomed” (u’mista) back from Canadia 30 years ago. Just outside we met with local carver Bruce Alfred, the world’s leading bent-wood-box maker, “dry bags before there were dry bags.” He shares all this in the shadow of a bright orange shirt statue that stands tall on the grounds of the old Saint Michael’s residential school, part of the sordid history of government-sanctioned cultural genocide that once ripped through Alert Bay. But just as the sun poked out from the clouds during our stay, it’s a new day in ‘Yalis. Indeed, we were greeted at the big house for our final celebration of the year with the T’sasala cultural group. The community shared their once-illegal dances to preserve a through-line of the culture that has lived on this land since time immemorial. Gilakas’la to all of the ‘Namgis, and see you next year!

Daily Expedition Reports

10/16/2024

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National Geographic Sea Bird

Crow Butte and Columbia River, Washington

A blustery day on the Columbia River couldn’t stop us from enjoying the sights and opportunities for enrichment that abound! Guests of National Geographic Sea Bird chose to learn about geology, photography, wine, and history today. As we voyaged down the Columbia River, we had ample opportunity to hear from our onboard experts- our historian, National Geographic certified photo instructor, wine specialists, and naturalists.

Daily Expedition Reports

10/16/2024

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National Geographic Orion

Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

Today we arrived at the Vanuatu Island of Ambrym. Guests were given the rare experience of witnessing the famed Rom dance. It’s a sacred dance filled with secrets and mystery which includes foot stomping, drum beating, and body slapping in elaborate costumes made of natural fibers. Getting up close with the dancers and high chiefs was a highlight for guests, along with the sampling of local fruits. In the afternoon adventurous guests ventured out on a Zodiac cruise along the rugged coastline of Ambrym Island. It was another full day of exploring!

Daily Expedition Reports

10/15/2024

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National Geographic Quest

Portobelo, Panama

Our second day of the expedition around Panama and Colombia took us to the beautiful town of Portobelo, which was a critical point between the Spanish colonial Commerce, during the 1600s. Guests were able to admire and enjoy the essence of an authentic Spanish Caribbean village where military fortresses, churches, and breathtaking landscape engulf this town. Later, we experienced an amazing cultural performance by the popular Congo dancers of Panama, a true testament of the African culture and heritage in the Americas. We returned to National Geographic Quest to plan for an afternoon dedicated to water sports and wildlife. The cove of Venas Azules gave us wonderful opportunities to observe pristine mangroves with abundant life.

Joining National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions on any voyage means signing up for adventure; and the reward for your curiosity is inevitable—the most exhilarating experience of pure discovery possible.

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